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I grew up in my mom's third grade classroom and always helping her, and I also got a passion for kids that way.
Allyson Felix
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Allyson Felix
Age: 38
Born: 1985
Born: November 18
Athletics Competitor
Sprinter
Track And Field Athlete
LA
California
Allyson Michelle Felix
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The pressure is hard. You get - the world is only watching every four years, and I think lots of people feel like they have to win in that time frame.
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I never let track define me. That's something that's really important to me. That's what I do and it's what I love, but I think by having other things I'm passionate about and interested in, it helped me to come back. It helped me to have renewed love for the sport by being able to step away and then come back.
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Every moment is not great and sometimes those are the moments in which you learn the most.
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I grew up in a Christian home with amazing parents.
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I'm always nervous. If I wasn't nervous, it would be weird. I get the same feeling at all the big races. It's part of the routine, and I accept it. It means I'm there and I'm ready.
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As you get older, there are going to be a few more challenges, but thankfully I'm still feeling good.
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Being a role model is a privilege.
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I was a disruptive child.
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You know, I love wearing heels. I wish I could wear them all the time, but, you know, my sport doesn't really permit it.
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My mom is great and I make sure that we pray together before every race. She helps me put everything in perspective and remind me of the real reason I run.
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For me, there's a lot of expectations and you want to be able to live up to them.
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It was not until the end of my freshman year in high school that I thought I could really have a future in track and field. I definitely did not think I could make it to the Olympics back then, though I was just focused on making it to the state finals!
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I want to run for eternal glory and track is great, but it's not what life is all about.
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I've heard so many stories of young girls watching the Olympics and being inspired by it, and they want to do it now, and that's really cool.
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My mom always has this amazing ability to always see the best in a situation.
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I always look back to my first Olympic medal in 2004 in Athens. I was very new to the sport, and it was my first big win at the Olympics.
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My faith is the reason I run - it calms my heart and makes everything feel like a lift. My speed is definitely a gift from Him, and I run for His glory. Whatever I do, He allows me to do it.
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I always want to give more than I gave yesterday.
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